IDLab | Internet technology and Data science Lab

Wireless Communications

IDLab performs fundamental and applied research to interconnect devices using a diverse array of technologies (5/6G, Wi-Fi, BLE, UWB, LoRa, IEEE 802.15.4, Software Defined Radio (SDR), etc.). Our group provides a unique and holistic multi-disciplinary offering, covering both software algorithms (networking protocols & algorithms), AI expertise, advanced PCB and IC design, and (multi-)antenna system innovations. This integration of cutting-edge innovations enables us to deliver networking & radar solutions with extremely low latency, low power consumption, high throughput, high radar resolutions and compact footprints.

Our wireless communication offering includes:

Contract research
Product design
Rapid prototyping
Feasibility studies
Product customization and optimization
Testing & benchmarking

By combining the latest innovations in each of these domains, highly challenging use cases can be addressed. Prior example use cases include:

Extreme low-latency & robust industry 4.0 applications
Demanding audio, video and Virtual Reality (VR) streaming applications
Dynamic multi-hop mesh networks covering large sites
Battery-free communications, relying solely on energy harvesters
Reflective surfaces to extend communications
Swarm robotics with dynamic interactions.

We provide controlled testbed facilities with advanced features such as robots for controlled mobility, controlled interference generation, localisation, etc. Example large-scale validation facilities include:

State-of-the-art anechoic rooms
Shielded, large-scale test environments
A residential home environment allowing user interaction
An industrial IoT testbed
Portable testbeds for in-situ testing